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Megaprojects

Critics Counter Oxford Research on Viability of Large Dams

September 20, 2016

Critics from industry and academia are raising questions about a study from the University of Oxford's Saïd Business School about the true cost of large hydropower dams.

Structural Damage

Repairs to Fire-Damaged Pittsburgh Bridge Pose Unexpected Challenges

Jonathan Barnes

September 20, 2016

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Following blaze that heated truss cord, PennDOT now says bridge must remain shut indefinitely.

Infrastructure

Water Resources Bill Sails Through the Senate

Wide-ranging measure authorizes 30 Corps projects, plus several EPA water programs

Tom Ichniowski

September 15, 2016

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Attention shifts to the House, which could take up a bill next week that focuses just on Corps projects and policies.

Transportation Finance

After A Month, No Deal Still to Fund Hundreds of Idled NJ Road-Rail Projects

Legislators and Christie still spar over gas tax hike; timing and costs of work restarts unclear,

Debra K. Rubin

August 2, 2016

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Legislators agree to 23-cent hike, but it's DOA, says governor; work restarts are unclear.

Transportation

DC Metro's Safety Surge Report Card

Jim Parsons

July 20, 2016

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Early results are in on efforts to fast track rail system's voluminous maintenance needs.

Infrastructure Funding

Bridges to Prosperity Changes Lives One Village at a Time

None of the projects the writer has visited has had a greater impact on the community

Janice L. Tuchman

July 19, 2016

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Just my luck that the first international board meeting I attended for Bridges to Prosperity included the opening ceremonies at 11,500 ft in the mountains of Bolivia.